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	==His Deeds==		==His Deeds==
	{{Quote Box\|title=Secret Keeper<br>\|quote=<b>Elder Whisper sat on his haunches,<br>tails waving smoothly behind him.<br>“Wei Shi Lindon. Would you like to <br>know how to kill the Dreadgods?”</b>\|source=-[[Bloodline]], epilogue\|fontsize=12px\|align=right}} In book 1, Elder Whisper is kind to Lindon, and encourages him when everyone else has given up on him. (See section below). After Lindon leaves the Valley, the sacred beast holds open the void space belonging to the assassinated [[Sage of the Endless Sword]] so it won’t crumble away. He does this for several years. He trusts [[Lindon]] with ~~a secret~~ about the [[Labyrinth]] and [[Dreadgod\|Dreadgods]] (see books 9 & 10).		{{Quote Box\|title=Secret Keeper<br>\|quote=<b>Elder Whisper sat on his haunches,<br>tails waving smoothly behind him.<br>“Wei Shi Lindon. Would you like to <br>know how to kill the Dreadgods?”</b>\|source=-[[Bloodline]], epilogue\|fontsize=12px\|align=right}} In book 1, Elder Whisper is kind to Lindon, and encourages him when everyone else has given up on him. (See section below). After Lindon leaves the Valley, the sacred beast holds open the void space belonging to the assassinated [[Sage of the Endless Sword]] so it won’t crumble away. He does this for several years. He trusts [[Lindon]] with the mummified hand of [[Subject One]] and his secrets about the [[Labyrinth]] and [[Dreadgod\|Dreadgods]] (see books 9 & 10).

	==Path==		==Path==

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	[[File:~~Sacred_Valley_Map_Cradle_fan~~-art.png\|~~340px~~\|left]]		[[File:Sacred Valley map with Elder Whisper, Orus Tree fan-art.png \|380px\|left]]
	Elder Whisper lives in a tower which stands out, a needle of white, so tall that it seems thin. Rising above the purple roofed sea like a mast of a great ship. This is one of the most prominent landmarks in all Sacred Valley and was made in the age of the clans’ founders. The lock and key on his door are made of bronze, as big as a man’s head. There is a spirit trap on the door when the door is closed, it traps a sacred beast or remanent in place. If he escapes, there is a second one at bottom of stairs. On the top floor an open arch extends from floor to ceiling so he can see out, with a script to prevent him from running down the side. No one knows that this is pointless, as he leaves whenever he wishes. (Unsouled)		Elder Whisper lives in a tower which stands out, a needle of white, so tall that it seems thin. Rising above the purple roofed sea like a mast of a great ship. This is one of the most prominent landmarks in all Sacred Valley and was made in the age of the clans’ founders. The lock and key on his door are made of bronze, as big as a man’s head. There is a spirit trap on the door when the door is closed, it traps a sacred beast or remanent in place. If he escapes, there is a second one at bottom of stairs. On the top floor an open arch extends from floor to ceiling so he can see out, with a script to prevent him from running down the side. No one knows that this is pointless, as he leaves whenever he wishes. (Unsouled)


	==His Deeds==		==His Deeds==

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	{{Cradle NavBox}}{{Cradle Character\|Name=Elder Whisper\|image=Elder Whisper by felcandy.jpeg\|Path=Path of the White Fox\|Rank=Truegold\|Faction=Wei Clan\|Home=[[Sacred Valley]]\|Origin=Unknown\|First Appearance=[[Unsouled]] - Cradle book 1}}		{{Cradle NavBox}}{{Cradle Character\|Name=Elder Whisper\|image=Elder Whisper by felcandy.jpeg\|Path=Path of the White Fox\|Rank=Truegold\|Faction=Wei Clan\|Home=[[Sacred Valley]]\|Origin=Unknown\|First Appearance=[[Unsouled]] - Cradle book 1}}

	Elder Whisper is a [[Sacred Beasts\|sacred beast]], a white five-tailed ~~snow-fox~~. He lives in [[Sacred Valley]]. He’s a dream artist, using light aura aspects to create illusions. Artist’s instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/felcandy.art/ felcandy]:		Elder Whisper is a [[Sacred Beasts\|sacred beast]], a white five-tailed snowfox. He lives in [[Sacred Valley]]. He’s a dream artist, using light aura aspects to create illusions. Artist’s instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/felcandy.art/ felcandy]:

	==Appearance==		==Appearance==
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	==His Home==		==His Home==
	Elder Whisper lives in [[Sacred Valley]] near Mount Samara, where light aura is found in plenty. He lives with the Wei clan. He appears fairly well treated, and doesn’t seem to mind that for some reason they lock him in his tall white tower. (Cradle, book 1, [[Unsouled]]).		Elder Whisper lives in [[Sacred Valley]] near Mount Samara, where light aura is found in plenty. He lives with the Wei clan. He appears fairly well treated, and doesn’t seem to mind that for some unknown reason they lock him in his tall white tower. (Cradle, book 1, [[Unsouled]]). He is, in fact, the original founder of the Wei clan, and highly respected. <blockquote > Elder Whisper had joined the clan founders to create the Wei clan, dominating the native Remnants to carve out a section of wilderness in Sacred Valley. He had created the Path of the White Fox, the most common Path in the entire clan, and used its powers to control and assimilate several lesser clans. Not even the current Wei Patriarch was as honored as Elder Whisper. (Soulsmith chapter 3)</blockquote >


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	[[File:Sacred_Valley_Map_Cradle_fan-art.png\|340px\|left]]		[[File:Sacred_Valley_Map_Cradle_fan-art.png\|340px\|left]]
	Elder Whisper lives in a tower which stands out, a needle of white, so tall that it seems thin. Rising above the purple roofed sea like a mast of a great ship. This is one of the most prominent landmarks in all Sacred Valley and was made in the age of the clans’ founders. The lock and key on his door are made of bronze, as big as a man’s head. There is a spirit trap on the door when the door is closed, it traps a sacred beast or remanent in place. If he escapes, there is a second one at bottom of stairs. ~~There is~~ an arch ~~that touches the~~ ceiling so he can see out, with a script to prevent him from running down the side. No one knows that this is pointless, as he leaves whenever he wishes. (Unsouled)		Elder Whisper lives in a tower which stands out, a needle of white, so tall that it seems thin. Rising above the purple roofed sea like a mast of a great ship. This is one of the most prominent landmarks in all Sacred Valley and was made in the age of the clans’ founders. The lock and key on his door are made of bronze, as big as a man’s head. There is a spirit trap on the door when the door is closed, it traps a sacred beast or remanent in place. If he escapes, there is a second one at bottom of stairs. On the top floor an open arch extends from floor to ceiling so he can see out, with a script to prevent him from running down the side. No one knows that this is pointless, as he leaves whenever he wishes. (Unsouled)

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	[[File:Sacred_Valley_Map_Cradle_fan-art.png\|~~300px~~\|left]]		[[File:Sacred_Valley_Map_Cradle_fan-art.png\|340px\|left]]
	Elder Whisper lives in a tower which stands out, a needle of white, so tall that it seems thin. Rising above the purple roofed sea like a mast of a great ship. This is one of the most prominent landmarks in all Sacred Valley and was made in the age of the clans’ founders. The lock and key on his door are made of bronze, as big as a man’s head. There is a spirit trap on the door when the door is closed, it traps a sacred beast or remanent in place. If he escapes, there is a second one at bottom of stairs. There is an arch that touches the ceiling so he can see out, with a script to prevent him from running down the side. No one knows that this is pointless, as he leaves whenever he wishes. (Unsouled)		Elder Whisper lives in a tower which stands out, a needle of white, so tall that it seems thin. Rising above the purple roofed sea like a mast of a great ship. This is one of the most prominent landmarks in all Sacred Valley and was made in the age of the clans’ founders. The lock and key on his door are made of bronze, as big as a man’s head. There is a spirit trap on the door when the door is closed, it traps a sacred beast or remanent in place. If he escapes, there is a second one at bottom of stairs. There is an arch that touches the ceiling so he can see out, with a script to prevent him from running down the side. No one knows that this is pointless, as he leaves whenever he wishes. (Unsouled)

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	==Appearance==		==Appearance==
	~~See artist’s instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/felcandy.art/ felcandy]:~~ Like all [[Sacred Beasts]], Elder Whisper is ancient, and skilled at using the [[Sacred Arts]]. He’s a white snowfox similar to those of traditional Asian legend. He has five tails. His foxfire magic is purple-white. He’s the size of a man. He is hundreds of years old, an original inhabitant of [[Sacred Valley]]. He is the father of all the snowfoxes running around the valley.		Like all [[Sacred Beasts]], Elder Whisper is ancient, and skilled at using the [[Sacred Arts]]. He’s a white snowfox similar to those of traditional Asian legend. He has five tails. His foxfire magic is purple-white. He’s the size of a man. He is hundreds of years old, an original inhabitant of [[Sacred Valley]]. He is the father of all the snowfoxes running around the valley.
	<blockquote><b>Cold wind, crisp with the scents of a spring night, ruffled his white fur. Five bushy tails lashed behind him, tracing arcane patterns in the air that reminded Lindon of a script. “You have eaten of a wonderful fruit,” said the sacred fox. “Tell me the story.” </b>(Unsouled, book 1)</blockquote>		<blockquote><b>Cold wind, crisp with the scents of a spring night, ruffled his white fur. Five bushy tails lashed behind him, tracing arcane patterns in the air that reminded Lindon of a script. “You have eaten of a wonderful fruit,” said the sacred fox. “Tell me the story.” </b>(Unsouled, book 1)</blockquote>

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			[[File:Sacred_Valley_Map_Cradle_fan-art.png\|300px\|left]]
	Elder Whisper lives in a tower which stands out, a needle of white, so tall that it seems thin. Rising above the purple roofed sea like a mast of a great ship. This is one of the most prominent landmarks in all Sacred Valley and was made in the age of the clans’ founders. The lock and key on his door are made of bronze, as big as a man’s head. There is a spirit trap on the door when the door is closed, it traps a sacred beast or remanent in place. If he escapes, there is a second one at bottom of stairs. There is an arch that touches the ceiling so he can see out, with a script to prevent him from running down the side. No one knows that this is pointless, as he leaves whenever he wishes. (Unsouled)		Elder Whisper lives in a tower which stands out, a needle of white, so tall that it seems thin. Rising above the purple roofed sea like a mast of a great ship. This is one of the most prominent landmarks in all Sacred Valley and was made in the age of the clans’ founders. The lock and key on his door are made of bronze, as big as a man’s head. There is a spirit trap on the door when the door is closed, it traps a sacred beast or remanent in place. If he escapes, there is a second one at bottom of stairs. There is an arch that touches the ceiling so he can see out, with a script to prevent him from running down the side. No one knows that this is pointless, as he leaves whenever he wishes. (Unsouled)
	~~[[File:Sacred Valley Map Cradle fan-art.png\|thumb\|left\|\|Sacred Valley map, (fan-art, free use)]]~~
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	==His Deeds==		==His Deeds==

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	==Appearance==		==Appearance==
	See artist’s instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/felcandy.art/ felcandy]: Like all [[Sacred Beasts]], Elder Whisper is ancient, and skilled at using ~~sacred arts~~. He’s a white ~~snow-fox~~ similar to those of traditional Asian legend. He has five tails. His foxfire magic is purple-white. He’s the size of a man. He is hundreds of years old, an original inhabitant of [[Sacred Valley]].		See artist’s instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/felcandy.art/ felcandy]: Like all [[Sacred Beasts]], Elder Whisper is ancient, and skilled at using the [[Sacred Arts]]. He’s a white snowfox similar to those of traditional Asian legend. He has five tails. His foxfire magic is purple-white. He’s the size of a man. He is hundreds of years old, an original inhabitant of [[Sacred Valley]]. He is the father of all the snowfoxes running around the valley.
	<blockquote><b>Cold wind, crisp with the scents of a spring night, ruffled his white fur. Five bushy tails lashed behind him, tracing arcane patterns in the air that reminded Lindon of a script. “You have eaten of a wonderful fruit,” said the sacred fox. “Tell me the story.” </b>(Unsouled, book 1)</blockquote>		<blockquote><b>Cold wind, crisp with the scents of a spring night, ruffled his white fur. Five bushy tails lashed behind him, tracing arcane patterns in the air that reminded Lindon of a script. “You have eaten of a wonderful fruit,” said the sacred fox. “Tell me the story.” </b>(Unsouled, book 1)</blockquote>

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	==Path==		==Path==
	'''Elder Whisper''' is the original practitioner of the [[Path of the White Fox]], which was created by, and named for, him. He uses light aura from the overhead rings of Mount Samara~~. Dreams~~. He ~~can create~~ illusions. The Wei clan follows this path, including [[Wei Shi Kelsa]]. He also has a slight ~~connection~~ to Fate.		'''Elder Whisper''' is one of the [[Sacred Beasts]] in the Cradle series. He is ancient, and so he lived long enough beneath the rich light aura of Mount Samara to develop a spirit. He can practice the [[Sacred Arts]]. He is the strongest artist in the Valley, stronger than any human. (See author’s archives). He is the original practitioner of the [[Path of the White Fox]], which was created by, and named for, him. He uses light aura from the overhead rings of Mount Samara. He deals in dreams and illusions. The Wei clan follows this path, including [[Wei Shi Kelsa]]. He also has a slight ability to occasionally dream a glimpse of the future, or Fate.

	*His rank is Truegold		*His rank is Truegold

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	Elder Whisper lives in a tower which stands out, a needle of white, so tall that it seems thin. Rising above the purple roofed sea like a mast of a great ship. This is one of the most prominent landmarks in all Sacred Valley and was made in the age of the clans’ founders. The lock and key on his door are made of bronze, as big as a man’s head. There is a spirit trap on the door when the door is closed, it traps a sacred beast or remanent in place. If he escapes, there is a second one at bottom of stairs. There is an arch that touches the ceiling so he can see out, with a script to prevent him from running down the side. No one knows that this is pointless, as he leaves whenever he wishes. (Unsouled)		Elder Whisper lives in a tower which stands out, a needle of white, so tall that it seems thin. Rising above the purple roofed sea like a mast of a great ship. This is one of the most prominent landmarks in all Sacred Valley and was made in the age of the clans’ founders. The lock and key on his door are made of bronze, as big as a man’s head. There is a spirit trap on the door when the door is closed, it traps a sacred beast or remanent in place. If he escapes, there is a second one at bottom of stairs. There is an arch that touches the ceiling so he can see out, with a script to prevent him from running down the side. No one knows that this is pointless, as he leaves whenever he wishes. (Unsouled)
	[[File:Sacred Valley Map Cradle fan-art.png\|thumb\|Sacred Valley map, fan-art, free use ~~(by Soup~~)]]		[[File:Sacred Valley Map Cradle fan-art.png\|thumb\|left\|\|Sacred Valley map, (fan-art, free use)]]
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	Elder Whisper lives in a tower which stands out, a needle of white, so tall that it seems thin. Rising above the purple roofed sea like a mast of a great ship. This is one of the most prominent landmarks in all Sacred Valley and was made in the age of the clans’ founders. The lock and key on his door are made of bronze, as big as a man’s head. There is a spirit trap on the door when the door is closed, it traps a sacred beast or remanent in place. If he escapes, there is a second one at bottom of stairs. There is an arch that touches the ceiling so he can see out, with a script to prevent him from running down the side. No one knows that this is pointless, as he leaves whenever he wishes. (Unsouled)		Elder Whisper lives in a tower which stands out, a needle of white, so tall that it seems thin. Rising above the purple roofed sea like a mast of a great ship. This is one of the most prominent landmarks in all Sacred Valley and was made in the age of the clans’ founders. The lock and key on his door are made of bronze, as big as a man’s head. There is a spirit trap on the door when the door is closed, it traps a sacred beast or remanent in place. If he escapes, there is a second one at bottom of stairs. There is an arch that touches the ceiling so he can see out, with a script to prevent him from running down the side. No one knows that this is pointless, as he leaves whenever he wishes. (Unsouled)
			[[File:Sacred Valley Map Cradle fan-art.png\|thumb\|Sacred Valley map, fan-art, free use (by Soup)]]
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	==His Deeds==		==His Deeds==

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	{{Cradle NavBox}}{{Cradle Character\|Name=Elder Whisper\|image=Elder Whisper by felcandy.jpeg\|Path=Path of the White Fox\|Rank=Truegold\|Faction=Wei Clan\|Home=[[Sacred Valley]]\|Origin=Unknown\|First Appearance=[[Unsouled]] - Cradle book 1}}		{{Cradle NavBox}}{{Cradle Character\|Name=Elder Whisper\|image=Elder Whisper by felcandy.jpeg\|Path=Path of the White Fox\|Rank=Truegold\|Faction=Wei Clan\|Home=[[Sacred Valley]]\|Origin=Unknown\|First Appearance=[[Unsouled]] - Cradle book 1}}

	~~[https://www.instagram.com/felcandy.art/~~ Elder Whisper] is a [[Sacred Beasts\|sacred beast]], a white five-tailed snow-fox. He lives in [[Sacred Valley]]. He’s a dream artist, using light aura aspects to create illusions. Artist’s instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/felcandy.art/ felcandy]:		Elder Whisper is a [[Sacred Beasts\|sacred beast]], a white five-tailed snow-fox. He lives in [[Sacred Valley]]. He’s a dream artist, using light aura aspects to create illusions. Artist’s instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/felcandy.art/ felcandy]:

	==Appearance==		==Appearance==

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	{{Cradle NavBox}}{{Cradle Character\|Name=Elder Whisper\|image=Elder Whisper by felcandy.jpeg\|Path=Path of the White Fox\|Rank=Truegold\|Faction=Wei Clan\|Home=[[Sacred Valley]]\|Origin=Unknown\|First Appearance=[[Unsouled]] - Cradle book 1}}		{{Cradle NavBox}}{{Cradle Character\|Name=Elder Whisper\|image=Elder Whisper by felcandy.jpeg\|Path=Path of the White Fox\|Rank=Truegold\|Faction=Wei Clan\|Home=[[Sacred Valley]]\|Origin=Unknown\|First Appearance=[[Unsouled]] - Cradle book 1}}

	[[Elder Whisper]] is a [[Sacred Beasts\|sacred beast]], a white five-tailed snow-fox. He lives in [[Sacred Valley]]. He’s a dream artist, using light aura aspects to create illusions. ~~Art by felcandy~~: https://www.instagram.com/felcandy.art/		[https://www.instagram.com/felcandy.art/ Elder Whisper] is a [[Sacred Beasts\|sacred beast]], a white five-tailed snow-fox. He lives in [[Sacred Valley]]. He’s a dream artist, using light aura aspects to create illusions. Artist’s instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/felcandy.art/ felcandy]:

	==Appearance==		==Appearance==
	Like all [[Sacred Beasts]], Elder Whisper is ancient, and skilled at using sacred arts. He’s a white snow-fox similar to those of traditional Asian legend. He has five tails. His foxfire magic is purple-white. He’s the size of a man. He is hundreds of years old, an original inhabitant of [[Sacred Valley]].		See artist’s instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/felcandy.art/ felcandy]: Like all [[Sacred Beasts]], Elder Whisper is ancient, and skilled at using sacred arts. He’s a white snow-fox similar to those of traditional Asian legend. He has five tails. His foxfire magic is purple-white. He’s the size of a man. He is hundreds of years old, an original inhabitant of [[Sacred Valley]].
	<blockquote><b>Cold wind, crisp with the scents of a spring night, ruffled his white fur. Five bushy tails lashed behind him, tracing arcane patterns in the air that reminded Lindon of a script. “You have eaten of a wonderful fruit,” said the sacred fox. “Tell me the story.” </b>(Unsouled, book 1)</blockquote>		<blockquote><b>Cold wind, crisp with the scents of a spring night, ruffled his white fur. Five bushy tails lashed behind him, tracing arcane patterns in the air that reminded Lindon of a script. “You have eaten of a wonderful fruit,” said the sacred fox. “Tell me the story.” </b>(Unsouled, book 1)</blockquote>

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	==Path==		==Path==
	'''Elder Whisper''' is the original practitioner of the [[Path of the White Fox]], which was created by, and named for, him. He uses light aura from the overhead rings of Mount Samara. Dreams. He can create illusions. The Wei clan follows this path, including [[Wei Shi Kelsa]]. He also has a slight connection to Fate.		'''Elder Whisper''' is the original practitioner of the [[Path of the White Fox]], which was created by, and named for, him. He uses light aura from the overhead rings of Mount Samara. Dreams. He can create illusions. The Wei clan follows this path, including [[Wei Shi Kelsa]]. He also has a slight connection to Fate.
	* His rank is Truegold
			*His rank is Truegold

	==Clairvoyant==		==Clairvoyant==
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	*Epilogue of book 1, [[Unsouled]]		*Epilogue of book 1, [[Unsouled]]

	“He watches two young sacred artists leaving the valley and for the first time in centuries, he experiences hope. Maybe these children, ([[Yerin]] and [[Lindon]]) blessed by the heavens will save the valley from the Dreadgods’ return”		“He watches two young sacred artists leaving the valley and for the first time in centuries, he experiences hope. Maybe these children, ([[Yerin]] and [[Lindon]]) blessed by the heavens will save the valley from the Dreadgods’ return”

	==Encouraging Lindon==		==Encouraging Lindon==
	Whisper’s thoughts, shared with [[Wei Shi Lindon]] in Chapter 4 of Unsouled:		Whisper’s thoughts, shared with [[Wei Shi Lindon]] in Chapter 4 of Unsouled:

	*“Fate is not fair, but it is just. Hard work is never in vain. Even when it does not achieve what you wished.”		*“Fate is not fair, but it is just. Hard work is never in vain. Even when it does not achieve what you wished.”
	*“When does a path reach its end? Is a gold practitioner one with heaven and earth? Does he control everything in creation? Can he create worlds and break them at will?”		*“When does a path reach its end? Is a gold practitioner one with heaven and earth? Does he control everything in creation? Can he create worlds and break them at will?”
	*“The spirit has no limit, nor does the sky. How could a true path have an ending? If you studied until the end of the universe you would still have not touched true comprehension.”		*“The spirit has no limit, nor does the sky. How could a true path have an ending? If you studied until the end of the universe you would still have not touched true comprehension.”
	*“When a traveler cannot find a path, sometimes he must make his own… Remember cutting a road through a forest is always harder than following one that is already there.”		*“When a traveler cannot find a path, sometimes he must make his own… Remember cutting a road through a forest is always harder than following one that is already there.”